Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II 190th FS Idaho ANG 2021, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model
Air Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Display stand included. Interchangeable landing gear. Measures 8.75” L x 9.75” Wingspan Box dimension 10.2” L x 10.75” W x 3.7” H Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. October 1975 saw delivery of the first USAF A-10A and deployment in March 1976. Built specifically for close ground support the pilot is protected by titanium armor while being covered by a bubble canopy giving a commanding view. The Warthog has everything needed to survive, dual engines; self-sealing fuel cells; redundant flight control systems protected by titanium armor; a 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun; a wide array of bombs and missiles. This plane packs a heavy punch and can stay on scene a long time to deliver its payload. On May 4, 2021 A-10C 78-0618 c/n A10-0238 wearing a new heritage paint scheme was unveiled. The aircraft belonged to the 124th FW/190th FS “Skull Bangers” of the Idaho ANG. The paint scheme is of 405190 with a code 8N representing the first Republic P-47 Thunderbolts used by the 124th FW/405th FS in WW II. This special paint scheme is to honor the unit’s 75th anniversary. The aircraft wears a white nose, D-Day invasion stripes as well as WW II era USAF star and bar with the 8N denoting the 405th FS. This Hobby Master is a replica of an A-10C Thunderbolt II (Bureau Number 78-0618) from the 190th Fighter Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard and is painted in World War II D-Day 75th Anniversary P-47 paint scheme. As with most Hobby Master models this A-10C Thunderbolt II features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface detail, aircrew figure, canopy can be shown in open position, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand. Specifications : Crew : One Main role : A-10 - close air support, Manufacturer : Fairchild Republic Co. Power Plants : Two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans Thrust : 9,065 pounds per engine Length : 16.16 meters Height : 4.42 meters Wingspan : 17.42 meters Speed: 420 miles per hour (Mach 0.56) Ceiling : 13,636 meters Maximum Takeoff Weight : 22,950 kg. Range : 800 miles (695 nautical miles) Armament : One 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun Maximum 7,200 kg of mixed ordnance including : 225 kg “ Mk-82 ” and 900 kg “ Mk-84 ” series low/high drag bombs, incendiary cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, mine dispensing munitions, AGM-65 Maverick missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided bombs , infrared countermeasure flares , electronic countermeasure chaff , jamming pods , 6.99 cm (2.75in.) rockets , illumination flares , AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles